DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SUPER BUFFET

5471 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786073

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee jackets and other items stored above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three rice scoops placed in standing 80F water. Operator removed the scoops. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed products in their cook oven reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing squid at room temperature. Operator placed it in a walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up in the walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed veggies in the right side cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stereos over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (88F - Cold Holding). Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (86F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed their sushi rice not properly time marked as part of the time as a public health control plan. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and marked it appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of windex stored next to food product in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the owner dump out a water bucket in e hand wash sink. Instructed owner on proper usage. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838285

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop in a container of nuts. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored unmarked with customer food in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle in the cook line stored in 76F degrees standing water. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the walk in freezer not covered. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicinal rubbing alcohol stored above single service items in the dry storage area. Operator removed the rubbing alcohol. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator acquired another sanitizer bucket and retested it at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored over the fill line at the hibachi station: Crab (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator stored them under the proper level. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777721

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coats stored above food in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the coats. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on the cook line with no hair restraint. Operator had the employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a serving ladle stored in 84F degrees water. Operator emptied the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of garbanzo beans, 1 can of pizza sauce, and 1 can of mushrooms dented in the back dry storage area. Operator set them aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer and soap stored next to food in the right side server station and in a container above the cook line. Operator removed the cleaners. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer at 300ppm chlorine. Operator emptied out the buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Bin Lin 2/7/24 through ServSafe

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591903

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517606

  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of painkiller stored over the cook line make table. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in the hibachi area reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on the iced cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in the the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left standing reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ambient (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been put there approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed food into the walk in cooler and called a repairman. Observed on the counter of the kitchen: Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it has been out for approximately 45minutes. Operator placed the noodles in the make table cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a employee use a handwash sink to fill a container and rinse off and utensil. Operator informed the employee on not to do that. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517379

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the left side walk in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376288

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the left side ice machine. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the back soda storage area. Operator disposed of it and cleaned the area. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open glass in the kitchen. Operator had employee dispose of drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone charger on top of ketchup packets. Operator removed charger. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezers fan covers. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the left side walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator had company send him a letter of proof of farm raised and pellet fed salmon. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and cleaned the area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (83F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (72F - Cold Holding). Operator had stated that the food had been out approximately 1 hr and placed food in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator put a new roll there. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals throughout the kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning